We had an AMAZING 20th Anniversary edition of the IET Festival. If you want to see what you missed, here is the full Festival Program in PDF Format.
If you are already looking to make plans for 2024 to experience world class artists for teaching, inspiration, and connection! The 2024 event will take place June 16-22 at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia!
Also, please make sure to visit our Sponsors Pageto suppor those businesses that made it possible!! What is the IET Festival? A chance for players of all levels to engage with some of the best low brass players for a week of inspiration! Play, learn, and develop your best musical self!
Here are our some of our Artists, Teachers and Presenters for the 2023 IET Festival include:
Brian Bowman – University of North Texas (retired) and Willson Artist
Chris Buckley – US Army Band and Inaugural 2004 IET Festival Participant
Aaron Campbell - University of Tampa
David Childs - University of North Texas and Besson Artist (UNITED KINGDOM)
Adam Frey – University of North Georgia, Georgia State University, and Yamaha Artist
Helen Harrelson – President, Fountain City Youth Brass Academy and Besson Artist
Mauro Martins – International Soloist and Adams Artist (PORTUGAL)
Gail Robertson – University of Central Arkansas and Inaugural 2004 IET Festival Artist
Glenn Van Looy – International Soloist and Geneva Artist
Kimiko Yamada – Backburner Ensemble and Falcone Board Member
Øystein Baadsvik – International Tuba Soloist and Miraphone Artist (NORWAY)
Warren Deck – New York Philharmonic (retired) and Denver University
Thomas Lukowicz – University of North Alabama
Clayton Maddox – University of South Alabama
Chris Olka – Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Eastman Artist
Chris Schmidt – Indiana University Southeast and Eastman Artist
Aaron Tindall - Univeristy of Miami and Yamaha Performing Artist
Additional teachers and presenters will be confirmed in the coming weeks!
Featured Ensembles Indiana Southern University Tuba Euphonium Ensemble Gasparilla Tuba Euphonium Ensemble The Georgia Brass Band ... More to be announced after proposals are submitted
NOTE: The artist and performer lists are subject to change due to a variety of circumstances beyond our control. We will make sure your experience is exceptional!
Costs Registration/Tuition - $475 Full Week and 3 Day options at $295 - includes all ensembles, master classes, warm-up classes, panel discussions, and concerts. Lesson Packages
Gold Lesson Package - $200 for a master class coaching, and 2 private lessons (45 minute and 30 minutes)
Silver lesson - $80 for a 45 minute private lesson (you can add up to 4 lessons)
Housing and Meals at Emory University (dorms are located 3 minutes from the music building!!)
On Campus Dormitory Housing and Meals - $550 - single dormitory and meals provided
On Campus Dormitory Housing and Meals - $485 for shared room dormitory and meals provided
Commuter Plan - $205 - This includes all meals and university parking fees during the IET Festival.